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The image shows a press release document for an art exhibition titled "The Arts of Henri Matisse" held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The exhibition was scheduled to be on view from May 9 through June 8, 1955.

Key points from the press release include:

1. Exhibition Overview: The exhibition showcases around 60 works by Henri Matisse, covering a wide range of media, including paintings, sculptures, drawings, graphics, decorative arts, book illustrations, and posters.

2. Source of Works: The pieces were selected from both private and public collections, including those of Mrs. John D. Rockefeller Jr. of New York and Mrs. Marcel Duchamp of New York.

3. Memorial Exhibition: The exhibition is a memorial to Henri Matisse, who passed away in Nice at the age of 84 the previous November.

4. Notable Works:

   • "Nasturtiums with 'Dance' I," a 1908 painting loaned by Mrs. John D. Rockefeller Jr.
   • "Moroccan," a 1947 painting from Mrs. Marcel Duchamp's collection.
   • Four new acquisitions from the Fogg Art Museum, including a self-portrait, "The Slave," and other significant works.

5. Decorative Arts: The exhibition includes Matisse's original designs for wall hangings, crystal, and rugs, as well as his colorful work in book illustration and posters.

6. Special Display: A maquette and a publication related to the Chapel of Vence, loaned by the Museum of Modern Art, will be on display along with color photographs of the Chapel.

The document is typed and placed inside a green folder or binder.

The image shows a typed press release document, which appears to be from the mid-20th century, announcing an exhibition titled "The Arts of Henri Matisse" at the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Harvard University. The press release likely details the significance of the exhibition, the types of works on display, and notable pieces that will be showcased. The text is neatly organized, with a clear heading and body that provide information about the event. The document is set within an open book, suggesting it is part of a collected volume of press releases or related archival materials.

The image shows a press release regarding an exhibition titled "The Arts of Henri Matisse" at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. Here are the key points from the document:

1. Exhibition Details:

   • The exhibition will be on view from Monday, May 28th through June 8.
   • It is organized by members of the Museum Training Course at Harvard University.

2. Artworks:

   • The exhibition will feature around 60 works by Henri Matisse, encompassing various media such as painting, sculpture, drawing, graphics, book illustration, and poster design.
   • These works are borrowed from both public and private collections in the New England area.

3. Notable Works:

   • Among the paintings is the significant canvas "Brothers with a Turtle," painted in 1908, loaned by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pulitzer, Jr. from St. Louis.
   • Other important works include those from the collections of Mrs. Marcel Duchamp of New York.

4. Recent Acquisitions:

   • Four new acquisitions by the Fogg Art Museum will be displayed:
     • A self-portrait in graphite from 1902.
     • One of Matisse's largest bronzes, "The Slave," also loaned by the Fogg Art Museum.

5. Decorative Arts:

   • The exhibition will also showcase Matisse's designs for wall hangings, chasubles, crystal, and rugs.
   • It will feature his work in book illustration and posters.
   • Specifically, the designs for the Chapel of the Rosary at Vence will be on display, including a chasuble and color photographs of the chapel.

The exhibition serves as a memorial to Matisse, who passed away in November of the previous year in Nice at the age of 84.

The image shows a page from a book or a document, which appears to be a press release or an announcement. The content is related to an exhibition titled "The Arts of Henri Matisse" held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University.

Here's a detailed summary of the text:

Headline:

• For Immediate Release
• Exhibition: The Arts of Henri Matisse
• Busch-Reisinger Museum
• Harvard University

Exhibition Details:

• The exhibition will be on view from May 9 through June 8.
• Organized by members of the Museum's Training Course at Harvard University.
• The show includes approximately 60 works by Henri Matisse, spanning various media such as painting, sculpture, drawing, graphics, decorative arts, book illustration, and poster design.
• The works are selected from public and private collections in the New England area and elsewhere, and some are presented as a memorial to Matisse, who passed away in November 1954 at the age of 84.

Highlighted Works:

• Notable paintings include "Bathers with a Turtle," painted in 1908 and loaned by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pulitzer Jr. of St. Louis.
• Another significant piece is "Dance," painted in 1947 and loaned from the collection of Mrs. Marcel Duchamp of New York.

New Acquisitions:

• Four new acquisitions of the Fogg Art Museum will be showcased for the first time, including a self-portrait executed in 1952.
• One of Matisse's largest bronzes, "The Slave," also loaned by the Fogg Art Museum, will be on display.

Decorative Arts:

• The exhibition will feature original designs for wall hangings, crystal, and rugs.
• It will also include his colorful work in book illustration and posters.
• Designs for the Chapel of the Rosary at Vence, a chasuble, and color photographs of the Chapel will be displayed, with the chasuble loaned by the Museum of Modern Art.

This exhibition aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the diverse artistic talents of Henri Matisse.

The image shows a page from a document, likely a press release or an announcement, detailing an exhibition of the works of Henri Matisse. The exhibition, titled "The Arts of Henri Matisse," was held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, from May 19 to June 8. The show was arranged by members of the Museum Training Course at Harvard University.

The exhibition featured around 60 works by the renowned 20th-century French artist, showcasing a wide variety of media including painting, sculpture, drawing, graphics, decorative arts, book illustration, and poster design. These works were sourced from public and private collections in the New England area and elsewhere.

Key pieces in the exhibition included:

• "Bathers with a Turtle," a 1908 painting loaned by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pulitzer Jr. of St. Louis.
• "Danseuse," a 1947 painting from the collection of Mrs. Marcel Duchamp of New York.
• Several new acquisitions of the Fogg Art Museum, including a self-portrait from 1952 and one of Matisse's largest bronzes, "The Slave," also loaned by the Fogg Art Museum.

The decorative arts section of the exhibition featured original designs for wall hangings, crystal, and rugs, as well as colorful book illustrations and posters. Notable works included designs for the Chapel of the Rosary at Vence, a chasuble loaned by the Museum of Modern Art, along with color photographs of the Chapel.

Overall, the exhibition provided a comprehensive overview of Matisse's diverse artistic contributions.

The image is a page from a document announcing an exhibition titled "The Arts of Henri Matisse." Here are the detailed elements:

1. Exhibition Details:

   • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University.
   • Dates: The exhibition will be held from May 9 to June 8.
   • Arrangement: Organized by members of the Museum’s Matisse Course at Harvard University.

2. Curatorial Scope:

   • The exhibition showcases a wide variety of works by the renowned twentieth-century French master, Henri Matisse.
   • The show includes paintings, sculptures, drawings, graphics, decorative arts, book illustrations, and poster designs.

3. Specific Highlights:

   • Notable paintings mentioned include:

     • "Bathers with a Turtle," painted in 1908 and loaned by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pulitzer Jr. of St. Louis.
     • "Danseuse," painted in 1947 and from the collection of Mrs. Marcel Duchamp of New York.

   • Four new acquisitions from the Fogg Art Museum are also featured, including a self-portrait from 1952.

   • Decorative arts will be represented by original designs for wall hangings, crystal, and rugs, including the Chapel of the Rosary at Vence, a chasuble from the Museum of Modern Art.

4. Additional Notes:

   • The exhibit includes significant works from various private and public collections in the New England area and beyond.
   • The aim is to give viewers a comprehensive look at Matisse's diverse artistic contributions, from his early works to more recent decorative designs and book illustrations.

The document is formatted for immediate release, suggesting it is meant for media distribution and informing the public about the upcoming exhibition.

The image shows a typed press release for an exhibition titled "THE ARTS OF HENRI MATISSE," which is to be held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The exhibition runs from May 9 through June 8. The press release mentions that approximately 60 works by Henri Matisse, a twentieth-century French master, will be included. It highlights the variety of media presented, including painting, sculpture, drawing, graphics, decorative art, book illustration, and poster design.

Notable works mentioned include the painting "Bathers with a Turtle," painted in 1908, and "Dancesux," painted in 1947. The release also notes four new acquisitions of graphics from the Fogg Art Museum, including a self-portrait from 1952 and the bronze "The Slave," loaned by the Fogg Art Museum. Decorative arts featured will include original designs for wall hangings, crystal, rugs, book illustrations, and posters. Designs for the Chapel of the Rosary at Vence will also be on display, along with color photographs of the Chapel.

The press release also mentions that the exhibition is arranged by members of the Museum Training Course at Harvard University and is presented as a memorial to Matisse, who died the previous November at age 84.

The image shows a typed document page within an open book or a binder with the left edge visible and the shadows indicating a bend in the opened pages. The subject of the document is an art exhibition, and the text reads as follows:

"For Immediate Release

Exhibition

THE ARTS OF HENRI MATISSE
Busch-Reisinger Museum
Harvard University

An exhibition of 'The Arts of Henri Matisse' will be on view at the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge, May 1 through June 8. Arranged by members of the Museum Training Course at Harvard University, the show will include some 60 works in a wide variety of media by the twentieth-century French master.

Outstanding examples of Matisse's painting, sculpture, drawings, graphics, decorative arts, book illustration and poster design have been selected from public and private collections in the New England area and elsewhere for the showing. Two works are being presented as a memorial to Matisse, who died last November in Nice at the age of 84 years.

Among the paintings included in the exhibit is the important canvas, 'Bathers with a Turtle,' painted in 1908 and owned by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pulitzer, Jr., of St. Louis. Of equal interest is 'Danceuse,' painted in 1947, from the collection of Mrs. Marcel Duchamp of New York.

Four new acquisitions of the Fogg Art Museum in the field of graphics will be shown for the first time, including a self-portrait, executed in 1952. One of Matisse's largest bronzes, 'The Slave,' also loaned by the Fogg Art Museum, has been selected for the show.

The decorative arts will be represented by his highly original designs for wall hangings, crystal and rugs, as well as his colorful work in the field of book illustration and posters. From the designs for the Chapel of the Rosary at Vence, a chasuble, loaned by the Museum of Modern Art, will be on display along with color photographs of the Chapel."

The text describes the wide array of Henri Matisse's works that will be on display and highlights the special significance of some pieces being shown as memorials or being new acquisitions.

The image shows an open book displaying a page from a press release or exhibition announcement. The text is titled "For Immediate Release" and is centered at the top of the page. Below the title, the heading reads "Exhibition", followed by "THE ARTS OF HENRI MATISSE", indicating the subject of the announcement. The announcement is from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University.

The content of the page outlines details about an exhibition dedicated to the works of the renowned French artist Henri Matisse. Key points from the text include:

1. Exhibition Details:

   • The exhibition, titled "The Arts of Henri Matisse", will be held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
   • The exhibition will run from May 9 through June 8.
   • It is organized by members of the Museum Training Course at Harvard University.

2. Exhibited Works:

   • The exhibition will feature approximately 60 works by Matisse, showcasing a wide variety of media, including painting, sculpture, drawing, graphics, decorative art, book illustration, and poster design.
   • The works are selected from both public and private collections in the New England area and elsewhere.

3. Memorial Context:

   • The exhibition serves as a memorial to Matisse, who passed away in November of the previous year at the age of 84 in Nice.

4. Highlighted Works:

   • Notable paintings include "Bathers with a Turtle" (painted in 1968 and loaned by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pulitzer Jr. of St. Louis) and "Danceuse" (painted in 1947 and loaned by Mrs. Marcel Duchamp of New York).
   • The Fogg Art Museum will showcase four new acquisitions, including a self-portrait executed in 1932 and a large bronze titled "The Slave", also loaned by the Fogg Art Museum.

5. Decorative Arts:

   • The exhibition will include Matisse's original designs for wall hangings, crystal, and rugs.
   • It will also feature his work in book illustration and posters, including designs for the Chapel of the Rosary at Venice, loaned by the Museum of Modern Art.

The page is printed on aged, light-colored paper with a clean, formal layout typical of press releases or exhibition announcements. The text is typed in a serif font, and the page appears to be part of an archival or historical document, possibly preserved for reference or display. The book itself has a green spine, suggesting it may be part of a collection or archive.

The image depicts an open book with a white page in the middle. The page has a title "For Immediate Release" and "Exhibition" at the top. Below it, the text reads "The Arts of Henri Matisse" and "Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University". The text continues with details about an exhibition of Henri Matisse's art that will be on view at the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge from May 9 through June 8, arranged by members of the Museum Training Course at Harvard University. The show will include works in a wide variety of media by the twentieth-century French master. The exhibition will feature outstanding examples of Matisse's painting, sculpture, drawing, graphics, and decorative art, including book illustrations, poster design, and book illustrations. The exhibition will also include four new acquisitions of the Fogg Art Museum in the field of graphics. The decorative arts will be represented by highly original designs for wall hangings, crystal, and rugs, as well as his colorful work in the field of book illustration and posters. The exhibition will also include designs for the chapel of the Rosary at Vence, loaned by the Museum of Modern Art.